A Work in Progress ~A New Reproduction Izannah Walker Doll Comes to Life

Works in progress… The very first three reproductions of Charlcie. ❤ When finished they should be 23 inches tall!

As many of you probably know, I’ve been busy working on reproducing a very special Izannah Walker doll to coincide with the June Virtual Doll Convention

Here is a tiny update on how my first reproductions of Charlcie are coming along…
The two part molded cloth heads have been joined together, then sewed onto a fabric shoulder covering, which was then attached to the doll’s torsos. As of late yesterday afternoon they have had four very thin layers of oil color applied to their heads and shoulders, and have the color blocked in on their eyes, cheeks and eyebrows. None of the fine details have been painted on their features yet. Painted curls and three more layers of paint on all the “skin” areas still to go! ☺️

I’m very happy to be one of the sponsors for the June Virtual Doll Convention. If you’d like to know more about the convention click here:

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My name is Paula Walton. I’m a working craftsperson. I’ve been self-employed since 1986, when I started selling the items that I make under the name A Sweet Remembrance. Among other things, I am a doll maker, a dressmaker that specializes in reproduction women’s and children’s clothing, maker of spun cotton ornaments and holiday figures, and a freelance designer. Upon occasion I write magazine articles and am a Craftsperson in Residence. I teach and do demonstrations quite frequently, plus I was previously the director and curator of a small museum in Connecticut.
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This is a Master Level class that teaches you to make an exact reproduction of one of Izannah Walker’s iconic early pre-patent 18-½ inch dolls. Prior sewing, sculpting and painting experience is a pre-requisite. What is included in the class: 75 page Booklet full of step-by-step instructions with 166 detailed photographs Patterns for doll body and one complete set of clothing (dress, two petticoats, chemise, drawers) Body Construction Guide with 16 measurements Detailed instructions for sculpting head featuring Sculpting Guide with 54 separate measurements taken from my antique Izannah Walker dolls Mold-making instructions Paint swatches and formulas to match colors from original Izannah Walker dolls Painting instructions Fabric swatches Wool stuffing Source list for all required materials Optional instructions for those wanting to take a short-cut approach Lifetime question and answer support at no additional charge Additional bonus doll making information and student interaction on my private class member-only facebook group.
USUALLY SHIPS FROM MY STUDIO 2 -3 WEEKS AFTER YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER.